Git‑N‑Go, a family‑owned convenience‑store chain headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, has publicly refuted rumors that it is going out of business. A memo dated November 5, obtained by a current employee, states that the company has not been sold and is not planning to cease operations.
Why the rumors started
Several Git‑N‑Go locations – including stores in Winterset, Norwalk, Altoona and the Keo Way outlet in downtown Des Moines – appear on a commercial‑real‑estate website as being for sale. In addition, customers have reported that gas pump nozzles are covered with yellow “out of service” bags and that shelves are often empty. One shopper, Rachel Frank, described the situation: “They’ve just been slowly running out of everything. First it was gas and then it was cigarettes, and then it was soda, and then it was coffee. And now it’s everything else. We all think that once the last bag of Cool Ranch Doritos is gone, it will just disappear like a mirage.”
Company response
The internal memo acknowledges the inventory challenges and explains that underperforming stores are being closed as part of a broader reorganization. The document adds that the company is “working on reorganizing and restructuring our company to better serve our customers in the future.” Employees are instructed to reassure patrons that Git‑N‑Go intends to remain a preferred convenience‑store option for years to come.
Employment and community impact
Git‑N‑Go currently operates 40 stores across Iowa and Illinois and has been a fixture in the region for more than half a century. The memo emphasizes the desire to keep staff employed: “I hope these guys can stay employed and somebody that wants to open a nicer establishment comes and gives us better options,” Frank said.
What’s next for the chain
While the company is closing some locations to address performance issues, it has not announced a timeline for the closures or a plan for restocking depleted items. The corporate office in Des Moines did not respond to requests for comment.
Local perspective
For many Iowans, Git‑N‑Go stores are more than just places to buy snacks; they serve as convenient stops for fuel, coffee and everyday necessities, especially in smaller towns. The chain’s commitment to stay in business aligns with the community’s interest in preserving local jobs and maintaining access to essential services.
As the reorganization proceeds, shoppers are encouraged to stay informed through official Git‑N‑Go communications and to support the stores that continue to operate in their neighborhoods.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
